Vegan curious? Here无毛视频檚 how to get started
Following a vegan diet doesn无毛视频檛 just reduce one无毛视频檚 impact on the environment, it无毛视频檚 associated with a range of health benefits, making it no surprise that a plant-based food movement is on the rise.
无毛视频淲ith more than 100,000 internet searches per month for 无毛视频榲egan recipes无毛视频� and 无毛视频榲egetarian recipes,无毛视频� it无毛视频檚 clear there is high demand for plant-based meals,无毛视频� says Chef Fred Scarpulla, chief culinary officer at Amy无毛视频檚 Kitchen, an organic and vegetarian food company.
A recent national survey commissioned by Amy无毛视频檚 Kitchen and conducted by Atomik Research finds that 52% of Americans are vegan-curious, and men are even more inquisitive, with nearly 3 in 5 revealing an interest in cutting out animal products.
Every individual may have their own unique reasons, but the survey revealed Americans无毛视频� most common motivators for purchasing or eating plant-based foods were their health (55%), a desire to protect the environment (34%) and a preferred taste of plant-based ingredients (28%). No matter why you无毛视频檙e considering a vegan lifestyle, actually adopting one is not always easy. In fact, 72% of parents in households with dietary restrictions say finding prepared foods that meet their family无毛视频檚 needs is very or extremely challenging.
无毛视频淐utting down on meat and incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet doesn无毛视频檛 have to be complicated or restrictive,无毛视频� says Chef Fred.
Whether you无毛视频檙e transitioning to a vegan diet, incorporating meatless Mondays into your routine or simply curious about meatless cooking, Chef Fred offers the following tips to help you get started:
n Don无毛视频檛 restrict yourself: While going vegan may sound like it无毛视频檚 all about cutting foods out, it无毛视频檚 actually an opportunity to explore new flavors and ingredients you may not have tried before, and to indulge in vegan-friendly cuisines from around the world, such as Indian food and Thai food. Plus, these days, vegan alternatives to a number of favorite comfort foods, like enchiladas, pizza and even mac and cheese, abound.
n Keep it simple: As you build your repertoire of go-to vegan meals, take a mental inventory of your family无毛视频檚 favorite dishes. Many of them may already be vegan, or able to made vegan with a few tweaks. Also, be sure to check out online resources offering vegan meal plans, which can help ensure your overall diet is balanced, satisfying and delicious.
n Look for shortcuts: Creating meals from scratch is not always possible for busy families. In fact, 56% of Americans want shortcuts to plant-based meals. Luckily, there are a growing number of convenient vegan meal options available. Amy无毛视频檚 Kitchen, for example, is founded on the principle that everyone should be able to enjoy a delicious, convenient meal, even those with dietary restrictions, which is why they don无毛视频檛 use meat, peanuts, fish, shellfish or eggs in any of their recipes, and why they offer gluten-free and kosher options.
The brand, which works with farmers using organic and regenerative farming practices to lessen its impact on the planet, has an expanding vegan menu that includes snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner options, making it easy to ensure your diet aligns with your values and your desire to eat healthfully.
n Get creative: To reduce prep work, follow recipes that start with already prepared vegan foods. Visit amys.com/eating-well/recipes to access Amy无毛视频檚 Kitchen无毛视频檚 library of healthy vegan recipes.
无毛视频淲hether you choose to go fully vegan or simply want to incorporate more plants into your diet, rely on solutions that make it easy, convenient and delicious,无毛视频� says Chef Fred.